Called and Chosen

Do you have a dream? How about a calling from God? I would like to believe we all do.

But just because we have a dream or a calling from God does not mean we will automatically reach our destiny. There is preparation we must embrace. There are life and character changes we must take seriously. We will have spiritual battles, personal limitations, and excuses inspired by our own flesh that will have to be overcome.

I believe there is a difference between being actually called by God and chosen. So did Jesus in Matthew 22:14. God is looking for something in our response to him.

Yes, the Lord is patient and forgiving with us, but come on! No one will arrive at their destiny by just drifting or being unfocused concerning God's plan for their life. I have discovered that no matter how much you pray, God doesn't do for us what he created us to do for ourselves. We have got to get serious about our personal transformation. We need to become focused, devoted, driven, and disciplined in response to God's calling. We need to do what we can do, which includes being patient and trusting God. If and when we stumble we must repent and get back up. If we lose a round in our spiritual fight we must rise again and prepare for the next.

Our calling is God's choice but being chosen is our choice.